In the 175 years we’ve existed as a society, we’ve collected thousands of books, letters, notes and reports, many from leading scientists in history, dating all the way back to the 16th century.

The Historical Collection is a digital archive designed to make these significant scientific records widely available, allowing easy access to over 380,000 pages of scientific history. These documents have helped to shape our understanding of chemistry, and readers can use them to pinpoint the moments when key ideas first began to develop.

Take a closer look at what you’ll get

Take a closer look

Part 1

Society Publications (1949–2012)

  • Chemistry in Britain (1965–2003)
  • Education in Chemistry (1964–2012)
  • Royal Institute of Chemistry Lectures, Monographs and Reports (1949–1967)
  • Monographs for Teachers (1962–1993) – published by a mix of Chemical Society, Royal Institute of Chemistry & Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Chemical Society & Royal Society of Chemistry Annual Reports (1963–2012)
  • Royal Institute of Chemistry Annual Reports (1960–1980)

Society Minutes (1841–1966)

  • Lists of Officers and Fellows of the Chemical Society (1843–1953)
  • Chemical Society Council Minutes (1841–1966)
  • Institute of Chemistry Council Minutes (1876–1944)
  • Royal Institute of Chemistry Council Minutes (1944–1966)
  • Institute of Chemistry Committee Minutes (1877–1944)
  • Royal Institute of Chemistry Committee Minutes (1944–1947)

Part 2

Historical Books and Papers (1505 - 1991)

  • The Roscoe Collection (1505–1870)
  • The Nathan Collection
  • The Main Collection
  • The Sir Frederick Abel Papers (1853–1902)
  • The Davy Bookcase (1652–1873)

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